Initiative for exhumation of the July martyrs’ unidentified bodies commendable
To stay in power at any cost, the fascist Sheikh Hasina ordered a massacre to suppress the July Uprising last year. The government disappeared many...
Editorial
Barrister Mainul Hosein: A man of unshakable belief in democracy
Mokarram Hossain : It is with a heavy heart today that we remember Barrister Mainul Hosein, a man whose presence loomed large not just for...
Life and Struggles of Barrister Mainul Hosein
Syed Tosharaf Ali : Barrister Mainul Hosein now rests in eternal sleep. He lies in Dhaka’s Azimpur graveyard beside his father. There is no longer...
Barrister Mainul Hosein remembered
Barrister Mainul Hosein, a prominent lawyer and journalist of Bangladesh, passed away on the evening of December 9, 2023. During his long life of 83...
Rethinking Alliances: The Strategic Gamble of Pak-Bangla-China Bloc
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : [Part 1] Recent diplomatic activity has revived discussions of a tripartite cooperation among Pakistan, Bangladesh and China, a grouping that...
Effective strategies needed to address the impacts of salinity increase in coastal region
Due to the impact of climate change, salinity in the coastal region of the country is increasing. The impact of salinity is visible in various...
The Struggle for Meaningful Literacy in Bangladesh
H. M. Nazmul Alam : Over the past three decades, Bangladesh has invested heavily in education, launching multiple government initiatives and partnering with non-governmental organizations...
Coordinated steps needed to overcome business and investment drought
The frustration and anxiety expressed by the country’s top businessmen at a recent investment dialogue held in the capital is a major warning sign for...
The Role of the Shariah Supervisory Board in Islamic Banking
Taifur Rahman : The Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) plays a crucial role in ensuring that Islamic banking operations conform to Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Muamalat). In...
Rohingya crisis not only humanitarian issue, but growing security risks
The Rohingya crisis is no longer just a humanitarian issue; it is a growing challenge to Bangladesh’s national security, social status, and political stability. The...
Security concerns raised by terrorists attack on Court
Another murder in broad daylight has taken place in front of the court in Khulna. This time, the scene is the road in front of...
Pilkhana and the Unanswered Question of Foreign Involvement
Ahshad Hosein : The release of the National Independent Investigation Commission’s report on the 2009 Pilkhana killings has forced Bangladesh to confront a truth that...